Dixville Notch, New Hampshire

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/dixville-notch--new-hampshire

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1. Where is Dixville Notch, New Hampshire?Dixville township, Coös County, Northern New Hampshire, United States
2. How many people live in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire?4 residents (2020 Census)
3. How high is Dixville Notch, New Hampshire?Approximately 1,800 feet (550 m) above sea level
4. How big is Dixville Notch, New Hampshire?The Balsams resort property encompasses 15,000 acres (61 km2)
5. What is the geographical feature?Dixville Notch, a mountain pass separating the Connecticut and Androscoggin River watersheds
6. What is Dixville Notch?Dixville Notch is a tiny village in New Hampshire's White Mountains where a few people live and where people vote early in presidential elections.

Unincorporated Community: A settlement lacking its own municipal government, often managed at a county or state level.
Presidential Primary: An election where registered voters select their party's nominee for president.
Watershed Divide: A topographical boundary separating areas that drain water into different river systems or bodies of water.
Grand Hotel: A large, historic hotel known for its opulent architecture and extensive amenities, often in scenic locations.